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In this episode of the podcast, we interviewed an assortment of random Stanton students to hear their unique anecdotes, stories, and fun facts to view a snapshot of Stanton student culture. We will also be talking to Staff Writer Oscar Stone to discuss his story in the upcoming issue of the Devil's Advocate paper. We will also be talking to Michael Ramirez, the Chief of Staff of Duval County Public Schools to clear up any confusion about the recently discussed Duval County policy changes.This episode is also sponsored by the Stanton PTSA.

Black and Brilliant Local Author As the sixteen-year-old President of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP, he was one of the leaders of the 1960 sit-in demonstrations that culminated in the infamous and violent Ax Handle Saturday. Hurst's first book, the award-winning It Was Never About a Hot Dog and a Coke®!, tells that story. Hurst's fourth book, Black and Brilliant (written for 12-18 year-olds), dives deeper into bigotry, segregation and racism he experienced as a pre-teen and a teenager in Jacksonville. The book also reflects on the legacy of Black America and the many influences on his life that made him proud of his Blackness and piqued his interest in Black History. About our Guest Speakers Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr., is a civil rights activist, a Black historian, a veteran of the United States Air Force and the award-winning author of four books. Hurst is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a 1960 high school graduate of segregated Northwestern Junior-Senior High School in Jacksonville. He was the sixteen-year-old President of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP and was one of the leaders of the 1960 sit-in demonstrations. Rodney has won countless awards for his books and his civil rights work. In addition to his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, Hurst served two four-year terms on the Jacksonville City Council. He is responsible for numerous "firsts" in the Jacksonville Community. Some being Hurst was one of the thirteen original national recipients of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Television Fellowships and he co-hosted a television talk show as the first Black person in Jacksonville on PBS Channel WJCT. Read more on his website. Interviewer TiLena Robinson worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Duval County Public Schools for nine years. In her current role as grant specialist she focuses on improving school climate by supporting schools with the implementation of programs that focus on reducing bullying incidents in schools and help students build healthy relationships. She is a member of DCPS's African American History Task Force and works to bring equity, inclusion, and diversity to education. She believes that “You can't teach world history without talking about Africa and how African peoples have impacted society; And you can't teach U.S. history without talking about how African Americans have contributed to the history of the United States.” Featured Book: Black and Brilliant Rodney believes, "Black and Brilliant young people need to know their Black and Brilliant history and the Black and Brilliant stalwarts who engineered that history. It is never too early, nor are you too young, to understand the plight of those who look like you and what they achieved from the founding days of this country." This book, he says, "Is more than a historical account, it is a call to action..." He hopes that young people "learn from the courage and resilience of those who fought for civil rights, gaining a deeper appreciation for the remaining challenges."  Hurst's leadership as a teenager during the Civil Rights Movement is also the subject of a chapter in the Scholastic book, Ten True Tales: Young Civil Rights Heroes, written for Third Graders to Seventh Graders and ages 8 to 12. Check out all of Rodney's work from the Library! https://jaxpl.na4.iiivega.com/search?query=Rodney%20Hurst&searchType=agent&pageSize=10  Rodney Recommends The JaxNext100 award-winning mini documentary, "Unless We Tell: Ax Handle Saturday" features Hurst describing the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP 1960 sit-ins and Ax Handle Saturday. The title was inspired by Hurst's second book, Unless We Tell It... It Never Gets Told! The film took First Place at the Jacksonville LOL (Loving Our Locals) Film Festival in 2022. It was a collaboration between Hurst, his grandson-in-law, Kyle Dorrell, and his granddaughter Marquiette (Mark-Kita) D. Dorrell and their company, Weighted Sailor. Note: The 2028 documentary "Ax Handle Saturday: 50 Years Later" is also based on his book. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Duval County Public Schools has a new superintendent, but the challenges the district faces heading into the new school year haven't changed.

Robert Grant follows the story of DCPS making deep cuts in laying off +/- 700 staff, teacher, and administrative positions, and consolidating some schools, in response to lost revenues and enrollment to charter school programs. Duval Teachers United, the local teachers union, says they were work with the school board to make sure teacher contracts are honored. Learn more on Action News Jax at 5pm tonight on CBS47 and FOX30.

Alexus reports on a Duval County Public Schools workshop today, to discuss school safety, graduation rates, and more. Action News Jax will follow the meeting and share details discussed.

Alexus reports on a special needs student who got on the right bus, but was dropped off at the wrong school. Duval County Public Schools says it was an issue with the transportation company, Student Transportation of America, and additional driver training and improved delivery rosters will be implemented.

Today our guest is Josh Nelson a School Counselor at Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy. We talk with Josh about creating systems for changing how discipline referrals are handled in schools. Josh suggests that we view behavior as unmet needs rather than just bad behavior, and emphasizes the importance of shifting our thinking about discipline from punishment to correction. Josh also shares how they analyzed behavior referral data and realized that teachers needed more information on behavior and trauma, and students needed more tools and systems to address their needs. By implementing these system changes, they were able to reduce behavior referrals by 74% since 2016, and improve attendance, academic performance, and school culture survey results. To Learn More Visit:  CharacterStrong.com CharacterStrong Tier 2 Solution: https://characterstrong.com/tier2/ CharacterStrong Tier 2 Certification Training CharacterStrong MTSS Certification Training   Josh's Bio: Joshua Nelson, M.Ed., School Counselor at Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. I am a proud graduate of the University of North Florida receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (2009) and my Master's Degree in Counselor Education (2016). I have worked in Education for 15 years spending 2010 - 2015 as an Elementary Teacher and from 2015 to present as an Elementary School Counselor. Josh has received the following awards, As a teacher: 2012, Teacher of the Year and a Semi-Finalist for Duval County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As a School Counselor: 2017, Teacher of the Year for R.L. Brown. 2020, Led R.L. Brown to become a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). 2021, Lucille Crysell School Counselor of the Year for Duval County Public Schools 2022, Florida School Counselor of the Year 2023, ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist

Logan reports on the latest developments in the search for a new superintendent for Duval County Public Schools.

The American Library Association (ALA) released a new report Thursday about book banning in the country. It found attempted book bans and information restrictions at school and public libraries continue to increase, setting a record in 2022. The report says there were 1,200 known challenges in 2022. That is almost double the number from the year before, and it had also been record setting. The ALA began collecting the data 20 years ago. “I've never seen anything like this,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, who directs the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. She said the last two years have been frightening, tiring, and angering.美国图书馆协会 (ALA) 周四发布了一份关于该国禁书的新报告。它发现学校和公共图书馆的图书禁令和信息限制尝试继续增加，并在 2022 年创下了记录。报告称，2022 年已知的挑战有 1,200 个。这几乎是前一年的两倍，而且记录设置。 ALA 于 20 年前开始收集数据。 “我从未见过这样的事情，”负责 ALA 知识自由办公室的黛博拉考德威尔斯通说。她说过去两年令人恐惧、疲惫和愤怒。The report also says the way restrictions are requested has changed. A few years ago, challenges were usually from parents and community members concerned about an individual book, the ALA says. Now, the requests are often for several removals, and organized by national groups such as Moms for Liberty. Their goal is “unifying, educating and empowering parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.” Last year, more than 2,500 different books were objected to, compared to 1,858 in 2021 and just 566 in 2019. In many cases, hundreds of books were challenged in a single request. The ALA bases its findings on media accounts and voluntary reporting from libraries. It says the numbers might be far higher.该报告还说，请求限制的方式已经改变。 ALA 表示，几年前，挑战通常来自家长和社区成员对某本书的关注。现在，这些请求通常是多次移除，并由 Moms for Liberty 等全国性团体组织。他们的目标是“统一、教育和授权父母在各级政府捍卫他们为人父母的权利。”去年，有 2,500 多本不同的书籍遭到反对，而 2021 年有 1,858 本书，而 2019 年只有 566 本书。在许多情况下，数百本书在一次请求中受到质疑。 ALA 的调查结果基于媒体报道和图书馆的自愿报告。它说这个数字可能要高得多。Librarians around the country have told of being harassed and threatened with violence or legal action. Caldwell-Stone says that some books have been targeted because of racist language. But she says the majority of requests for removal are for works with LGBTIQA+ or racial themes. Bills easing the restriction of books have been proposed or passed in Arizona, Iowa, Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, among other states. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has approved laws to review reading materials and limit classroom discussion of gender identity and race. Books removed in Florida include John Green's Looking for Alaska, Colleen Hoover's Hopeless, and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.全国各地的图书馆员都曾受到骚扰，并受到暴力或法律诉讼的威胁。考德威尔-斯通说，有些书因为种族主义语言而成为攻击目标。但她说，大多数删除请求都是针对具有 LGBTIQA+ 或种族主题的作品。亚利桑那州、爱荷华州、得克萨斯州、密苏里州和俄克拉荷马州等州已经提出或通过了放宽书籍限制的法案。在佛罗里达州，州长罗恩·德桑蒂斯 (Ron DeSantis) 已批准审查阅读材料并限制课堂讨论性别认同和种族的法律。在佛罗里达州下架的书籍包括约翰·格林的《寻找阿拉斯加》、科琳·胡佛的《绝望》和玛格丽特·阿特伍德的《使女的故事》。DeSantis has called reports of mass bannings a “hoax.” He said earlier this month that some people “are attempting to use our schools for indoctrination.” Some books do come back. Officials at Florida's Duval County Public Schools were widely criticized after they removed Roberto Clemente: The Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is a children's book about of the late baseball star from Puerto Rico. In February, they announced the book would again be available, explaining they had needed to examine it and make sure it did not violate any state laws.德桑蒂斯称有关大规模禁令的报道是“骗局”。他本月早些时候表示，有些人“正试图利用我们的学校进行洗脑”。有些书确实回来了。佛罗里达州杜瓦尔县公立学校的官员在删除罗伯托克莱门特：匹兹堡海盗的骄傲后受到广泛批评。这是一本关于已故波多黎各棒球明星的儿童读物。 2 月，他们宣布这本书将再次上市，并解释说他们需要对其进行检查并确保它没有违反任何州法律。

Early voting ends Sunday, and Election Day is Tuesday; Duval County Public Schools pushes back against the governor over book bans; a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors is making its way through the Florida Legislature; the city approves $50 million in taxpayer funds for a new UF campus;, City Council candidate Rahman Johnson; and a “JME DJ Session.”

Chris Barton and Alton Yates in conversation with local educator TiLena Robinson discussing Chris's book Moving Forward, a nonfiction children's book about Alton's roles in Space Age military experiments and in Jacksonville's 1960 civil rights sit-ins that culminated in Ax Handle Saturday.  Chris Barton is the author of picture books including bestseller Shark vs. Train, Fire Truck vs. Dragon, Sibert Honor-winning The Day-Glo Brothers, and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, which has been included on 21 state reading lists. His new books in 2021 and 2022 include How to Make a Book (About My Dog) and Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates. Chris and his wife, YA/middle-grade novelist Jennifer Ziegler, live in Austin, Texas, and co-host the children's literature video series “This One's Dedicated to…” Interviewer TiLena Robinson worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Duval County Public Schools for nine years before becoming a Secondary Social Studies Specialist with the school district in October 2015. She transitioned into her current role as a Regional Social Studies Specialist for high school in October 2021 and continues to work with administrators, teachers and students to carry out the vision and mission of Duval County Public Schools. She is a member of DCPS's African American History Task Force and works to bring equity, inclusion, and diversity to education by working with teachers to implement the teaching of Africa and its' peoples and the contributions of African Americans into high school social studies. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Reading, and a certification in Educational Leadership. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Chris BartonCheck out Chris Barton's books from our catalog: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results/?ln=en_US&q=chris%20barton&rw=0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bartography Webiste: https://chrisbarton.info/  Jacksonville Public Library Website: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

The lawmaker behind Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law is under indictment, shots fired at the mayor's office and Duval County Public Schools passes revised sex education lessons.

Trauma-sensitive learning environments are much needed in public education classrooms for teachers and school administrators. Teachers are not babysitters but caregivers. However, teachers and school administrators must strengthen their emotional and social skills. For example, how to communicate effectively and how academic professionals at all levels handle stressful situations in the classroom and throughout school campuses. Mr. Earnest Gamble, Sr is an African American, Gen-X, Male who was a parent, volunteer, and then a headstart substitute teacher in Jacksonville Urban League Early Childhood Education Learning Center as a floater in predominate communities of color neighborhoods during 1991-1993, where it was a dire need for children of color to have the basic communication, reading, writing, mathematical skills to prepare them for first grade in Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL. Topic discussed: Definition of Trauma Trauma-Informed Training Trauma-Informed Practices Social and Emotional Learning Competencies with Students and Staff How to Model and Create a Trauma-Sensitive Environment and so much more! --------------------------------------- Courageous Conversations with Therese W. Gamble Radio + Podcast is produced by CRPCNOW Media and powered by Concierge Resource Professional Consultants Courageous Conversations focus on meaningful conversations of creating an audio encyclopedia as a resource to bridge the gaps, between generations and culture by doing the work of active listening and positive action-oriented changes. Our topics includes culture, life, business, work, live, learn, worship, and play. We recently added financial literacy, advocacy and civic engagement series to our platform. We look forward to hearing and engaging with our listeners and viewers to share your thoughts. Email us courageousconversationspodcast@gmail.com You can call/text 1-478-285-7124 To learn more how to support our Digital Streaming and Broadcast platform below: Be a Sponsor of an Episode or Series on Courageous Conversations with Therese W. Gamble https://bit.ly/CourageousConversationsRadioSponsorship Watch our Video Podcast on our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/CourageousConversationswithThereseWGambleYouTubeChannel To support our Podcast by purchasing Merchandise Swag https://bit.ly/CourageousConversationTWGSwagStore Be A Guest on Courageous Conversations with Therese W. Gamble https://bit.ly/BeAGuestOnCourageousConversationswithThereseWGamble Speaker Request for Therese W. Gamble – Digital Communications Strategist, Strategic Process + Systems Expert, The Control Chronic Pain Disorder Solutionist https://bit.ly/PublicSpeakingRequestforThereseWGamble To learn more and follow our social media platforms about the Host Therese W. Gamble Founder + CEO of Concierge Resource Professional Consultants https://www.linktr.ee/Therese_W_Gamble --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courageouscultureconvo/message

Sex Education in Duval County Public Schools; lawsuit challenges Florida's new congressional map; 'Deborah Roberts: I'm' art exhibit; What's good Wednesday

Duval County Public Schools named in federal lawsuit; the senior vote; FSCJ Artist Series; What's good Wednesday

5-31-2022 This episode I'll be having Officer Clark stops by to discuss his upbringing, being a black police officer, his football career at Raines high school. school shootings in America, thought on dirty cops, receiving at coaching opportunity at Godby High school in Tallahassee, FL & more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestfinessers-podcast/support

Kimberly Mashek is the daughter of a U.S. Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Instructor and as a result, has lived all over the country. She finished her bachelor's degree at the University of Florida,  and worked as an Infant -Toddler Developmental Specialist for the State of Florida's early intervention program, Early Steps. After completing her Master's of Education in Counselor Education she was hired by Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida, where she served three school years as the middle school counselor and for the last six school years as a high school counselor at one of the largest comprehensive high schools in the district. Kimberly is a wife, mom, a student advocate, a yoga teacher, and an avid DIY-er. As an extremely organized creative, her talents run deep. I met Kimberly a little over 10 years ago when she walked in to take a yoga class and soon thereafter, became my student through my leadership teacher training. Her heart is for the next generation. She is committed and passionate in making a difference in the lives of kids and so it's very fitting that today we talk about the seasons — the seasons of a school year and that another school year is wrapping up for her. We talk about how we each are the SOMEBODY a kid needs and in being that, we create a connection to home and a sense of security for a kid. She, along with other high school counselors, don't always get the credit they deserve for pulling kids to the finish line through challenging seasons. On this One Creative Act's first birthday episode, it's very appropriate to spend this time with Kimberly; and we acknowledge her and all of our school counselors who have worked from dedication and love to support families and our children throughout the school year. In this conversation you'll hear:What makes a difference in making a difference in the lives of kidsHow to get involved with your kidsHow parent + counselor partnership is the recipe for teenage successHow embracing seasons allows us to experience life fullyWhat our high school counselors need the most — involved parentsResources:One Creative Act's Instagram: @onecreativeactMary Lyn Jenkin's Instagram: @marylynbigfishBig Fish Co.'s Instagram: @livebigfishcoBig Fish Co.'s Website: livebigfishco.com Kimberly Mashek's Instagram: @kimmieloo

Duval County Public Schools mental health initiative; tourism upswing; artist-in-residence partnership; local sports

In episode two of our Candid Career Conversations series, we spoke with Cindy Seaburn, an ASUG volunteer and SAP systems analyst for Duval County Public Schools in Florida. We spoke about Cindy's path to IT, how she juggles being an adjunct English professor in her spare time, and her experiences with ASUG. 

We are excited to bring you this episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week's episode is from a recent webinar hosted by Greg and Rachel Tutwiler Fortune from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. We recently concluded a partnership with them. The two main objectives of the partnership were helping them, and their community partners think and build out a strategy around measurable goals for diversifying the teaching force in Duval County Public Schools and supporting male educators of color. In this episode:Learn about the work of JPEF 1,000 x 2025 campaign: A pathway to recruiting, retaining, and developing male educators of color in Duval County. Support the show (http://Scherm.co)

Tuesday, Duval County Public Schools implemented its mask mandate for all students.

Tuesday, Duval County Public Schools implemented its mask mandate for all students.

Today, Jim will provide you a brief summary of a recent interview with Dr. Bradley Elias, Medical Director for the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD) and Jerry Stevens, Supervisor of Athletic Training for the Duval County Public Schools.  Is your school properly prepared with an Emergency Action Plan specific to your venue.  Who and how will you respond when and emergency occurs at your sports venue?  Before the flashing lights appear will you be ready to respond?

Today, we spotlight two of our Duval County Public Schools Certified Athletic Trainers. Ashley Alvarez of Terry Parker High School and Blake Mace of Englewood High School.  Both were a part of Project 17, a program to place certified athletic trainers in the Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville FL. Each brings their unique skill set and personality to provide the best of care for all of their student athletes in all sports.  They will share their preparation and key points for  dealing with the heat, concussions and those who are interested in becoming a certified athletic trainer

This week’s Friday Media Roundtable examined the top stories in Northeast Florida: City council voted 14-5 to double the local gas tax. The superintendent of Duval County Public Schools recommended that six Duval County schools change their name. The 14-year-old accused of murdering Tristyn Bailey will be tried as an adult. Bartram Trail High School is facing backlash for photoshopping dozens of female students' yearbook photos without their consent.

The Duval County Public Schools district will no longer require masks for the upcoming school year. The school board surveyed 28,685 parents, students, and community members, and says that its decision came down to a combination of CDC input, survey results, and guidance from local health officials.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is suing Duval County Public Schools on behalf of a Lee High School Teacher.

The Duval County Public Schools distrist is continuing an intense local discussion about renaming nine public schools. Most of the school names have associations with the Confederacy.

Christa “Fatoumata” Sylla has been an arts educator sharing cultural dance with the Jacksonville community for over 17 years. Since 2015, she has been an adjunct faculty member at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) as the World Dance instructor. Ms. Sylla has taught master classes at DA, Lavilla School of the Arts. Florida State College of Jacksonville, Florida Ballet, and Jacksonville University. She has been an instructor and choreographer for Jacksonville Centre of the arts since 2005.As the director, a dance instructor, and choreographer for Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble (formally known as Culture Moves 101), Ms. Sylla has received notoriety for her passionate personality, cultural and historically based repertoire, and emotionally charged choreography. She wrote and directed Mande! The Evolution, a dance production based on the history and travels of Afro-movement through the African diaspora. She has served as the choreographer for the local musical, Majigeen, since its debut in 2005, and as a choreographer for The Golden Nutcraker since its inaugural debut in 2017. In 2018 Ms. Sylla’s choreography piece, Awon Omo Shango, was selected for the Duval County Public Schools district wide event, Celebration of the Arts.In 2016 Ms. Sylla was featured on the WJCT series, Hometown, about her work with women in the community that focuses on feminine movements in African dance. That same year, she was the recipient of the 2016 Award of Recognition for Artistic Excellence from African Arts and Culture Jacksonville Inc.In addition to continuing her studies with master instructors in the United States, Ms. Sylla has traveled to Guinea, West Africa; Jacmel, Port au Prince and Abricots, Haiti; and San Jose and Limon, Costa Rica for international dance exchanges. The experiences she had in these countries and her interactions with the people greatly influence her pedagogy. She refers to herself as a “Dancethropologist” to signify her commitment to educating on the cultural context of ethnic dances and not technique alone. Her commitment to cultural preservation earned her and Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble recognition from the Florida Department of State’s Florida Folklife Program in 2019. Ms. Sylla and Nan Nkama are officially documented as folk artists dedicated to historical conservation through the arts.

This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Since COVID-19 disrupted schools in March 2020, access to mental health services is more essential than ever for students and staff. As a result of the global pandemic and a mission to meet the needs of each student, Duval County Public Schools has developed an “organic” rising of community support systems to address mental health needs. Join the 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Diana L. Greene, as she and her colleagues share insights into mental health curriculums, advocacy and policies to ensure mental health services for ALL students. Community support has been pivotal to designing behavioral and mental health supports in a blended environment. Dr. Greene discusses intentional steps the district is taking to address disparities with mental health access and service delivery. Dr. Gregory Bostic, Principal of Jean Ribault High School, Katrina Taylor, Duval County Public School's Director of School Behavioral Health and Full Service Schools Program, and Charis Scurry, Community Partnership Coordinator for the Wolfson Children's School Based Health Centers at Ribault Senior High School, share how they are applying the system's design in mental health advocacy within the schoolhouse gates. Essential questions include:What are the basic elements of a district's strong mental health program before, during and after a worldwide pandemic? How do district leaders work with community partners to meet the needs of a growing mental health crisis for students and staff? What are the next steps for district leaders who are finding themselves needing to develop social and emotional learning and support systems for staff and students? Listeners learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.

Thousands of children across the First Coast are learning remotely on Duval Homeroom, the Duval County Public Schools virtual learning platform. However, some are concerned that it could come to an end in January.

Duval voters are making their voices heard on many issues, including how to fund Duval County Public Schools . A half-cent sales tax would go toward replacing or upgrading old school facilities.

The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) has released new polls on presidential election and local hot button issues, including the proposal for a half-cent sales tax for Duval County Public Schools .

Four former superintendents of Duval County Public Schools are banding together to urge voters to support the half-cent sales tax referendum to build safe, secure and modern schools in Duval County.

Students in Duval County Public Schools started the 2020-2021 school year Thursday, both in person and online.

8-7-2020 Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools

5-21-2020 Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools

Joel Lamp sits down with Tammie Talley, the Athletics Director for Duval County Public Schools to talk about the accomplishments throughout the year.

Welcome back to another episode of Taste Test Live, the tasty podcast For our forty-fifth episode, podcast hosts Damien Lamar & Blue Franswa chat with Art Life Studios founder, KD Sadler. Listen above and subscribe now to stay updated on all things tasty! In the recent past, World Arts Film Festival was held inside Main Library of Jacksonville. Students were having hands-on workshops regarding the film industry. Most of the students had learning disabilities. During the evening films from all over the world were played. Experiencing the world through our senses. KD worked with the Florida School of the Deaf and Blind, experienced a photo that was taken by a blind student and stated that she could hear the photo. KD found her drive to do her work because loves the artist inside of everyone. The evolution of the arts community, as she sees children evolve she sees the arts evolve. It’s about the inner spirit of creativity. Art Life Studios, focus is to create a space for the community. KD wanted to focus on the busy teachers, staff, volunteers etc. She wanted to focus on arts and involving the arts in school programming. About KD Sadler As an independent film professional in New York City for over 20 years, Karen Douglass Sadler produced hundreds of music videos with industry celebrities and worked in broadcast television commercials for Fortune 500 clients. KD Sadler also holds an MA in Cinema Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, New York, NY and also holds a Visual Arts degree from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. After moving to Jacksonville, Florida, her work focused on providing world-class multicultural arts programs for schools and communities with countless events, workshops and festivals through her organization Art Life Studios. Sadler continues to serve as a community volunteer and has produced four years of inclusive filmmaking camps with Hollywood film director Joey Travolta for children with autism.  Karen also started World Arts Film Festival which is the signature program of 501(c)3 nonprofit World Arts Education, an organization that supports diverse and inclusive arts and educational programs. Sadler has also worked in collaboration with the Office of the President, College of Education, Department of Exceptional, Deaf and Interpreter Education, Student Union, Interfaith Center, and Center for Intercultural Peace at the University of North Florida. Her work has received program funding from community sponsors including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, HEAL Foundation, MDI Holdings, PGA Tour, THE PLAYERS Championship, The Community Foundation, Women’s Giving Alliance, Girls Inc., Boys and Girls Club, CityKids Art Factory, YMCA, Police Athletic League, Duval County Public Schools, Exceptional Education Student Services, Episcopal High School, The Bolles School, City of Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Jacksonville, and many more.   Links: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

Have a taste this week, as we feature legendary Saxophonist Tracy Morris. As founder and director of the Morris Music Academy, Tracy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where he excelled in music at a very young age and earned numerous musical honors while in middle and high school. Tracy graduated from the University of North Florida jazz program where he studied with legendary alto saxophonist Bunky Green and the late euphonium master and jazz pioneer Rich Matteson.  He performed with and composed for the top jazz ensemble there and was the featured baritone saxophone soloist on UNF’s critically acclaimed debut CD, “Have You Heard?” Tracy has performed in concert with many notable artists including Dr. Billy Taylor, Louis Belson, Marcus Printup, James Moody, Rich Matteson, Vincent Gardner, Kevin Bales, Cassandra Wilson, Clark Terry, Elian Elias, and others. Tracy has taught at Florida State College and Duval County Public Schools and performs regularly throughout the Southeast. A firm believer in equal access to the music and arts for all, Tracy remains very active in the cultural arts community and currently serves on the board of Beaches Fine Arts Series in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Don’t miss out on his exclusive audio interview where he discusses how he began playing saxophone, working as a music educator which ultimately led him to start his own school, the Morris Music Academy. In December 2017, Morris Music Academy had the dubious honor of performing during a student and faculty showcase at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall.  Tracy also shared his love for educating students from age 3 to 73 and recounts his numerous performances with other Jacksonville greats, to sharing the stage with Damien Lamar - where the two also recall stories growing up in a musical family.  For more about Tracy Morris visit www.morrismusicacademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

Denise Smith Amos, Times-Union education writer, talks about spending the past year covering the search for a new school superintendent. Hosted by columnist Mark Woods.

Ian Siljestrom is the Central Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Coordinator for Equality Florida. He is responsible for fighting the extensive risk factors, which disproportionately affect our LGBTQ youth in school including: bullying, homelessness, suicide, and HIV transmission. He will be working directly with school districts to assist in the implementation of comprehensive best practices to ensure the empowerment of all students’ identities.Previous to joining Equality Florida, Ian worked directly with senior leadership in Duval County Public Schools to create an in-depth training for teachers and administrators to ensure they had all the tools and knowledge needed to support their LGBTQ youth. Ian also taught for several years in a Title 1 elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida as a 5th grade science teacher. In his classroom, he was dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all students, while practicing culturally responsive pedagogy. These efforts resulted in Ian eventually becoming grade level chairperson and co-chair on the school’s STEAM committee. Ian is also a Teach for America alumnus.